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Jayman · 04-24-2009, 01:16 PM

This would be a horrible idea in my opinion.

Peaches touched on one thing, that being the time difference. As long as I can remember, the Superbowl was shown on Sunday at 6pm EST. That would mean London would have to start it around 11pm their time (or midnight depending). That obviously wouldn't work, so for them to start it earlier would mean we'd see it in the states during the day.

No, no no.

The more important topic is money. The Superbowl brings with it millions of dollars of revenue to the city that hosts it. Why on earth would the NFL want to allow that to a city not in America? Football is an American sport. The Superbowl isn't just a game, it's a 2-week event. The coverage for it is unlike anything we have in this country, and its because of that we see millions of dollars pouring into the city in terms of hotel reservations, restaurant revenue, merchandising from the local shopowners, tourist attractions in said town get a large boost in numbers......

I know when we had the Superbowl here in Detroit a few years ago, it was a significant help to the city and really helped us dig out of a hole financially to some aspect. In this recession we're currently in, it would be robbery to take away the Superbowl from a city in America.

I am fine with games being played overseas during the pre-season, regular season..heck, even a playoff game would be okay in my book. But the Superbowl? No, no no.

I understand it's a football game, but it really is more than that. So yes, while I understand the case of bringing the sport to other countries, I don't think that's a necessary step for Goodell to take. The biggest fans of the sport of football should be attending the Superbowl, and if played in London, you would lose a lot of that due to those that cannot afford the time and money to fly across the Atlantic.

It's like when I attended a Red Wings playoff game last year...I sat next to a guy with a 3 year old kid. That kid, who had no idea what was going on (or even cared) had a ticket to a game that hundreds of other fans would've died to try and get. Maybe I'm a little biased, but I think games as important as Finals and Superbowls should be made to be seen live by fans that are diehards. Most fans in the UK wouldn't care if they attended a preseason NFL game, or the Superbowl...so that's why I'm dumbfounded as to this possible scenario.

04-24-2009, 01:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jayman In Locke I trust Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,311 vCash: 500 Rep Power: 161 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	Re: NFL in talks on London Super Bowl This would be a horrible idea in my opinion. Peaches touched on one thing, that being the time difference. As long as I can remember, the Superbowl was shown on Sunday at 6pm EST. That would mean London would have to start it around 11pm their time (or midnight depending). That obviously wouldn't work, so for them to start it earlier would mean we'd see it in the states during the day. No, no no. The more important topic is money. The Superbowl brings with it millions of dollars of revenue to the city that hosts it. Why on earth would the NFL want to allow that to a city not in America? Football is an American sport. The Superbowl isn't just a game, it's a 2-week event. The coverage for it is unlike anything we have in this country, and its because of that we see millions of dollars pouring into the city in terms of hotel reservations, restaurant revenue, merchandising from the local shopowners, tourist attractions in said town get a large boost in numbers...... I know when we had the Superbowl here in Detroit a few years ago, it was a significant help to the city and really helped us dig out of a hole financially to some aspect. In this recession we're currently in, it would be robbery to take away the Superbowl from a city in America. I am fine with games being played overseas during the pre-season, regular season..heck, even a playoff game would be okay in my book. But the Superbowl? No, no no. I understand it's a football game, but it really is more than that. So yes, while I understand the case of bringing the sport to other countries, I don't think that's a necessary step for Goodell to take. The biggest fans of the sport of football should be attending the Superbowl, and if played in London, you would lose a lot of that due to those that cannot afford the time and money to fly across the Atlantic. It's like when I attended a Red Wings playoff game last year...I sat next to a guy with a 3 year old kid. That kid, who had no idea what was going on (or even cared) had a ticket to a game that hundreds of other fans would've died to try and get. Maybe I'm a little biased, but I think games as important as Finals and Superbowls should be made to be seen live by fans that are diehards. Most fans in the UK wouldn't care if they attended a preseason NFL game, or the Superbowl...so that's why I'm dumbfounded as to this possible scenario.